Research finds connection between impulsivity and superstitions in pathological gamblers
Research led by the University of Cambridge has found a link between impulsivity and flawed reasoning (such as believing...
Researchers pinpoint brain region that influences gambling decisions
When a group of gamblers gather around a roulette table, individual players are likely to have different reasons for betting...
Gambling problems are more common than drinking problems
After age 21, problem gambling is considerably more common among U.S. adults than alcohol dependence, even though alcohol...
Researchers study gambling subtypes and treatment outcomes
Approximately two million adults in the United States meet criteria for pathological gambling, and another four to six million...
Online sports betting has created new generation of problem gamblers
Alex Blaszczynski, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sydney, says there is a trend toward online sports betting...
Pathological gamblers are also at risk for mental health disorders
Pathological gamblers are risking more than their money, they are also three times more likely to commit suicide than non-betters....
Portrait of gambling behavior in Quebec
The initial findings of a survey on the prevalence of gambling in Quebec have been released. The study also deals with...
Four kinds of compulsive gamblers identified
Disorganised and emotionally unstable, poorly adapted, suffering from alcohol problems, impulsive, or with a “globally...
Problematic Gambling More Prevalent on the Internet
Is there any relationship between Internet gambling and problem gambling? A study published in 2009 suggests that there is. The...
Parental Gambling, Parenting Characteristics, and Adolescent Gambling Problems
Parental gambling problems, low levels of parental monitoring, and ineffective parenting practices can put adolescents at...






